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Piano Pedal Essentials

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Instructor
Jonny May
Course
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
04:49:04

In this course, you will learn everything you need to know about the piano pedals! We’ll start by discussing the 3 piano pedals, common pedaling notation, and 4 essential pedaling techniques. We will practice 20 exercises for pedaling over a variety of rhythms and grooves. Finally, we will learn how to use the pedal on 22 different piano styles.

Course Objectives
  • Learn about the 3 piano pedals and common pedaling notation
  • Master 4 essential pedaling techniques
  • Practice 20 exercises for pedaling over a variety of rhythms and grooves
  • Discover how to use the pedal on 22 different piano styles
Learning Focus
  • Exercises
  • Groove
  • Reading
  • Rhythm
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Excellent course!
Finally a course that thoroughly discusses the pedal techniques of the piano for different musical styles. What I like about the course is that it not only discusses pedal techniques, but also explains the chords and musical style. And in a fun and clear way as we are used to from Jonny.
Well done!
One of the best courses I’ve taken in my learning track. First time I’ve truly understood how to use the pedal among several styles of music. Adding the pedal made me realize there was yet another dimension to rhythm i did not consider. Thank you!
Provides a useful framework for using the pedal
When I was a kid, I used the pedal way, way too much, to cover up a lack of keyboard facility. When I came back to the piano, I stopped using the pedal altogether, to keep myself "honest". This course shows me how to bring the pedal back in in a way that is tasteful and useful.

Course Lessons

1
Piano Pedal Essentials – Lesson 1
14:14

The Piano Pedals

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2
Piano Pedal Essentials – Lesson 2
13:23

Pedaling Technique

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3
Piano Pedal Essentials – Lesson 3
23:49

Note Values and Pedal Exercises 1-5

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4
Piano Pedal Essentials – Lesson 4
12:50

Pedal Exercises 6-10, Half, Quarter, & Eighth Notes

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5
Piano Pedal Essentials – Lesson 5
23:49

Pedal Exercises 11-15, Short-Long Effect

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6
Piano Pedal Essentials – Lesson 6
24:36

Pedal Exercises 16-20

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7
Piano Pedal Essentials – Lesson 7
23:46

How to Pedal on Slow Songs 1

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8
Piano Pedal Essentials – Lesson 8
34:26

How to Pedal on Slow Songs 2

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9
Piano Pedal Essentials – Lesson 9
29:09

How to Pedal on Medium or Fast Songs 1

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10
Piano Pedal Essentials – Lesson 10
27:28

How to Pedal on Medium or Fast Songs 2

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11
Piano Pedal Essentials – Lesson 11
31:51

How to Pedal on Medium or Fast Songs 3

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12
Piano Pedal Essentials – Lesson 12
29:43

How to Pedal on Medium or Fast Songs 4

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Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

Excellent course!
Finally a course that thoroughly discusses the pedal techniques of the piano for different musical styles. What I like about the course is that it not only discusses pedal techniques, but also explains the chords and musical style. And in a fun and clear way as we are used to from Jonny.
Well done!
One of the best courses I’ve taken in my learning track. First time I’ve truly understood how to use the pedal among several styles of music. Adding the pedal made me realize there was yet another dimension to rhythm i did not consider. Thank you!
Provides a useful framework for using the pedal
When I was a kid, I used the pedal way, way too much, to cover up a lack of keyboard facility. When I came back to the piano, I stopped using the pedal altogether, to keep myself "honest". This course shows me how to bring the pedal back in in a way that is tasteful and useful.
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